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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1952
Page
6
The notice lists Frederick W. Bush publisher from 1825 to 1929 and the daily publishing schedule by the J E Messenger Publishing Co with Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb and Charlie S. Reamer in leadership roles.
The American Meat Institute reports the 800 principal packers earned on average less than 4-5 of one cent per dollar of sales in 1951, with net profits totaling 81 million while taxes reached 130 million. Production workers averaged 67.15 weekly, up from 59.54, as costs rose across taxes, livestock, payrolls, and overhead.
The piece argues taxes rose sharply since 1900 and 1952, with per household burdens and national income shares. It cites Gallup polls favoring a 25 percent tax cap and urges cutting waste and spending, noting past waste in armed services and calls for tighter controls and reduced borrowing.
The Hal Boyle piece lauds Louis Armstrong as the era’s living symbol of jazz. It notes his age of 52, vast earnings, 2500 recordings, and a career spanning honky tonks to Carnegie Hall. Armstrong recalls early New Orleans days and his Pope audience while preparing a fifth European tour.
Benjamin Fairless, head of U S Steel, warned that growing government intervention in labor disputes endangers liberty and national defense. He argued unions and management should shape a settlement without government arbitration or strikes, warning against a ban in national emergencies and noting risks to free enterprise.
The Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon movement operates alongside the GOP to elect the top ticket in 1952. Walter Williams and Mrs Mary Lord lead efforts to recruit Democrats independents and nonvoters while focusing on young voters. South Carolina petitions for Eisenhower-Nixon electors draw strong support with 53 000 signatures signaling momentum.
Dr Edwin P Jordan outlines scarlet fever as a contagious childhood disease caused by a streptococcus. He notes past and recent case counts, describes onset symptoms fever and rash, outlines isolation and quarantine periods, immunization options, and treatments including penicillin and sulfas. He warns about potential complications and lifelong immunity after one attack.
A local postmaster, a Democrat, drew Republican ire after beginning work on a house addition. The Eisenhower Club held a quick meeting and resolved the general should use strong language if the postmaster kept his job.
Forecast cautions against hasty expansion and risky funding in business affairs driven by generous impulse. Advises consulting older heads to avoid dire consequences. Birthdays may spark bold ideas and a child born today could show ingenuity yet risk senseless gambling of prospects.
Roy, aide to Governor Warburton, travels to Hydetown to shadow Johnny Mills after Lacy Strawn exposes Clyde McDonald in a telegram gambit. Bill Evers urges action while the governor blocks moves, and Roy prepares for a discreet field visit to gather local sentiment ahead of rallies.
A detailed weekday radio grid lists stations NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Columbus Other WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens WJEH Gallipolis and multiple frequency markers. The schedule runs noon to around 1 p.m. and continues with hourly titles including news, sports, drama, comedy, serials, and musical programs through late evening. It includes shows like Cavalcade of America, You later programs, and town meeting news with CBS ABC and MBS network affiliations.
Television schedules list WLWC Channel 3 and several other stations with daily programs from 6:00 p.m. to after midnight, including news, game shows, dramas, variety hours, theater, weather, and sports, with changes by stations and note that schedules may shift.
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